CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGSLEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 16, 2012 112TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION en-usPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:00:01 ESTYes1:21:34 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 60. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 27, 2012.
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On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
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Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:05:09 P.M. -H. Res. 813
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:05:06 P.M. -H. Res. 813
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:04:15 P.M. -H. Res. 813
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 813 — "Expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism."
12:04:10 P.M. -H. Res. 813
Mr. Burton (IN) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
12:03:09 P.M. -H.R. 6156
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:03:08 P.M. -H.R. 6156
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 365 - 43 (Roll no. 608).
11:31:16 A.M. -H.R. 6156
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6156 — "To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes."
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 6156, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 16.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 11:30 a.m. today.
10:58:29 A.M. -S. Con. Res. 60
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:58:03 A.M. -S. Con. Res. 60
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
10:57:15 A.M. -S. Con. Res. 60
Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 60 — "Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."
10:56:56 A.M. -H.R. 6156
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6156, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Camp demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 6156 until later in the legislative day.
10:55:44 A.M. -H.R. 6156
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:52:18 A.M. -H.R. 6156
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 6156.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 6570, and S. 1440. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 60.
9:15:01 A.M. -H.R. 6156
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 6156.
9:14:39 A.M. -H.R. 6156
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6156 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-33 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
9:14:34 A.M. -H.R. 6156
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 808. H.R. 6156 — "To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes."
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches,which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. McNerney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.